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Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses.
The WBENC Chemical Industry Accelerator is a premier program that fosters growth of women-owned businesses in the Chemical Industry. WBENC is proud to invest in the women-owned businesses within the Chemical sector through the support of our sponsors, BASF, DOW, and Ecolab. More details to come!
WBEC-ORV "Catch the Wave" Pre-Conference Event Join WBENC LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, for an in-person education and funding session. Learn how to become capital ready Hear from leading capital providers with Fifth Third Bank, Adelphi Bank, Bridge and First Women's Bank about what to consider before choosing a […]
Catch the Wave provides certified and non-certified women business owners access to networking, training, and WBEC ORV corporate members. This conference includes an opening reception, pitch breakfast, keynote luncheon, awards dinner, silent auction, workshops for our corporate and WBE workshops, WBE Showcase, a Meet the Buyer event, and most importantly, FUN!
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024 – Tennessee Join us for an inspiring afternoon of networking, empowerment, and celebration of women in business leadership at the Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024. This in-person event will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at The Loveless Cafe in Nashville, TN. At this luncheon, we aim […]
Join us for our exclusive monthly Doing Business with Corporate Partners Workshops where we bring together industry leaders and corporate partners to share invaluable insights and best practices in doing business with their companies. WBEs gain firsthand knowledge from seasoned professionals, discover successful strategies, and network with key players in your industry. These workshops are […]
Are you a woman business owner with questions about the WBE and SBA WOSB certification process? Look no further! This webinar is crafted to provide valuable insights into the intricacies of WBENC certification, offering a comprehensive understanding of requirements, eligibility standards, and the application process. Event Details: Title: Understanding WBENC Certification – WBEC South Pre-Certification […]
During this learning experience, business owners will be equipped with strategies and tools to prepare their companies to scale up. Scaling up requires attention within the following 4 core areas: leadership, human capital development, systems, and risk management. Challenges and opportunities are the coming attractions for any industry, the best CEO response is preparation. The […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
The WBENC Women of Color Incubator is a premier program designed for Black female student entrepreneurs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This incubator provides the next generation of Black women entrepreneurs with the resources, community and support they need to strengthen their idea and grow their early-stage ventures. Students accepted into the incubator will […]
WBEC South’s Women’s Enterprise Summit (WE Summit) and Awards Gala is an annual event convening business owners, corporate and government procurement partners, and community stakeholders supporting women-owned business growth and development. Through a carefully curated program of strategic networking, qualified matchmaking, and solution-focused conversations, we uphold our mission of barrier-free access to business opportunities for […]
Do you have a business that can serve the Construction industry? Join us with our corporate partners, and others, as we will be featuring Construction entrepreneurs. You'll have three minutes to give the corporate reps an elevator pitch on your product or service. This is an excellent opportunity to pitch your product directly to the […]
Want to better understand how to apply for WBE certification or recertification, and how to best use WBENCLink2.0 to position your company to be found and to find other WBE suppliers and Corporate Members? This is the training for you! WBENCLink2.0 is the proprietary and confidential database platform only accessible to WBENC-Certified WBEs and WBENC […]
Come to the Women’s Business Development Center’s 2024 Midwest Business Conference to accelerate your business growth in multiple ways! You won’t want to miss the dynamic Business Connections Center, where you can explore a range of opportunities for contracts and collaborations, as well as supportive programs and services. Take maximum advantage of the Digital Learning Center, featuring interactive demonstrations of […]
WBENC is partnering with The ODP Corporation and The Jayne Agency to offer an exclusive pitch coaching opportunity for WBEs. This final WBENCPitch Academy session will feature an interactive "Get in the Hot Seat" exercise, where participants will hone their pitch skills, and receive live feedback. While there are limited spots available to participate in […]
The WBENC Energy Executive Program is a highly interactive and immersive executive education experience focused on driving development of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) leaders within the Energy Industry. The goal of the Energy Executive Program is to help women-owned businesses grow their industry knowledge and relationships, increase their competitive advantage, and enhance their capabilities within […]
If you are a business looking to expand a team or an established business aiming to optimize your workforce, this session is designed to discuss recruiting strategies when hiring employes and contractors. Mirtes Lobaito, Founder and CEO of AGM Tech Solutions will share her story in a fireside chat where she will discuss recruiting strategies […]
Learn about everything from employee handbooks, manuals, HR systems and the cost associated with setting up an effective HR department in your organization.
In this session, participants will delve into the essential personal and professional development skills required to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. We will begin by identifying your unique leadership style and exploring the tools necessary to enhance and optimize it for greater impact. You will also learn how to build a personal board—a trusted support […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Join our panel of WBEs: Cindy Towers from JURISolutions, Christinia MacMillan from M. Davis & Sons, and Cate Heaman from Prelude Solutions. During this event, you’ll hear from these business owners about the importance of supporting fellow WBEs, upcoming projects and services they’re looking for. We’ll hear from Erica Quigley of Poka Yoke Solutions about her past […]
Don't miss out on this opportunity to amplify your business success. Join us at the WBEC-West 2024 Amplify Conference and unlock your potential for growth, innovation, and transformation. Reserve your seat today and get ready to take your business to new heights!
Macy’s, Inc. Fashion bootcamp: Hear insights on doing business with a large Fashion Retailer. Wednesday, September 18 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET During the webinar, our team will share details about our business diversity ecosystem programs and opportunities, best practices, and ways of doing business at Macy’s, Inc. The sessions include the following: The […]
This 60-minute training session is an introduction to the WBENCLink2.0 database for WBENC Corporate & Government Member users only. During this training, you will learn about the main system functionality including system navigation, account management, searching for WBE suppliers, accessing certificates, as well as searching and exporting the WBE certified directory. Learn how to best use WBENCLink2.0 […]
Elevate Your Corporate Network: Exclusive Matchmaking Event to Boost your Connections Join CWE and Andrews & Associates for a Matchmaker event on September 19th in Enfield, CT. This is a fantastic opportunity for WBENC certified, small, diverse, veteran, and LGBTQ+ businesses to connect with a wide range of major corporations and organizations. Lunch will be […]
You're invited to attend the WBEC Metro NY Grand GALA-xy Luncheon celebration that has been a quarter-century in the making. Join us on September 20, 2024, at The Plaza, New York, to celebrate 25 years of helping women-owned businesses level up with an upscale luncheon program that is going to be out of this world! […]
2024 Great Lakes Women's Business Council Conference (GLWBC) Pre-Conference Event LIFT in the Community | Ready to Grow – Cash is Queen is an in-person education and networking event in Detroit, MI on Monday September 23rd from 9:30am – 12pm ET to empower cash flow management for women-owned and small businesses. Gain a deeper understanding […]
The 2024 Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference brings together 1,000+ certified women-owned businesses from around the country, corporate and government supplier diversity, and procurement professionals. The conference addresses the needs of emerging and established business owners.
Get ready to unlock the secrets to financial success at our JPMorgan Chase Presents: 2024 Empow Financial Summit – the event that defines the pinnacle of finance expertise! Join us for a day of excitement, innovation, and exclusive insights as we bring together top-notch industry leaders and financial maestros. This is not just an event; […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
This networking event brings together current and prospective members to build relationships and recognizes members who have joined in the last quarter. https://wbcsouthwest.org/events/calendar
Are you a high-growth early-stage business looking to raise equity capital? Are you a later-stage mid-market company ready to expand through growth capital? Are you exploring a merger or acquisition in the next 6 months to a year? If you answered yes to any of these questions or this is part of your growth journey, […]
Are you a woman business owner with questions about the WBE and SBA WOSB certification process? Look no further! This webinar is crafted to provide valuable insights into the intricacies of WBENC certification, offering a comprehensive understanding of requirements, eligibility standards, and the application process. Event Details: Title: Understanding WBENC Certification – WBEC South Pre-Certification […]
This webinar will walk you through the WBENC standards and procedures so that you can determine if your company’s documents validate the WBENC required 51% ownership, operation, control, highest title, and independence by a woman or women owner.
In today's global landscape, organizations are required to implement comprehensive information security management programs to protect against evolving cyber threats. The session, "Building Up Your Business Security," offers valuable insights into managing risks associated with external vendors and supply chain partners. Business owners will explore key standards and actionable pathways to ensure compliance with these […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Open to all, this event features networking, refreshments, and a panel discussion with Suzanne Cruz-Sewell of DFW International Airport, Nancy Galvan of Unica Enterprises, Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, and Maryanne Piña Frodsham of Career Management Partners.
It Starts with Her Wednesday, October 2 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET The theme "It Starts with Her" will feature in-depth discussions with highly successful women - both Retail executives and Entrepreneurs - providing insights and sharing their journeys to success. A panel of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s executives will share their expert insights on what “It […]
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WBENC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.